Weed Eater TE475 Instruction Manual page 8

1. Clean the airfilter cover and the area
around ittokeep dirt f rom falling into t he
carburetor chamber when t he cover is
opened.
2. Open airfilter cover bypushing button
(see i llustration). Remove air f ilter.
NOTE: To avoid c reath_g afire hazard or
produch_g harmful evaporative emissions, do
not clean filter h_ g asoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter insoap and w ater.
4. Allow f ilter todry.
5. Replace air f ilter and c lose cover.
Button
Air F ilter
Air F ilter Cover
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
_i WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the
muffler and spark arresting screen will not re-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use. we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
LINE REPLACEMENT
Pre-wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
• Replacement spools are color-coded to en-
sure use of the correct spool with your unit.
Be sure to use the same coIor spool as the
existing spool.
NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from
cutting head components when performing
any type of maintenance.
• Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in the
direction shown on top of the cap.
• Remove line guide ring and spool
NOTE: When removing and/or installing spool,
ensure dust cup remains installed over shaft.
Line
Dust Spool guide Cap
sha ","g
Use a pre-wound spool or refill spool with
line. If usingapre-woundspooL removetape
strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING:
use only 0.080" (2 ram)
diameter round line. Other sizes and shapes
of line will not advance properly and will result in
improper cutting head function or can cause se-
rious injury. Do not use other materials such as
wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.080" (2 mm) di-
ameter round Weed Eater_ brand line.
d_rect_on
/i<_'l:J_, spool.
Spool
2. Insert one end of line into center cavity of
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).
3. Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 -
6 inches (10 - 15 cm) unwound from center
of spool
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
1. Install replacement spool
2. Thread line through line guide ring.